A New Academic Year Begins with Knowledge and Ambition; We Forge Success Through Hard Work and Determination
Dear students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Basrah...
As we welcome Sunday, September 20, 2026—marking the first day of classes for the 2026–2027 academic year—I am delighted, on behalf of myself, the College Council, the faculty, and the entire staff, to welcome you to your college: your academic, scholarly, and athletic home. We wish you a year filled with productivity, excellence, and achievement.
At the College Deanship, we view our students as our true wealth and the future of Iraqi sports. We believe that molding a well-rounded, academically grounded athlete is not achieved through knowledge alone, but through discipline, commitment, ethics, a sense of responsibility, and hard work.
In this new year, we assure you that the College Deanship will continue to dedicate all its efforts to providing an academic and athletic environment that matches your ambitions. We are committed to elevating the standards of education, training, and scientific research, and to creating broader opportunities for student potential, talent, and creativity. We believe that every student carries the seed of a successful future within, and that every talent deserves to be nurtured and given the chance to shine.
Dear students...
Let this new academic year be a fresh milestone in building your character, developing your capabilities, and achieving your goals. Value your time, respect your institution and your professors, and uphold university values ​​and sportsmanship. Let discipline be your hallmark, knowledge your path, ambition your driving force, and success your unwavering goal. We are confident that you will rise to the occasion and that—God willing—your new year will be one filled with success, achievement, excellence, and prosperity. We look forward to seeing accomplishments by year’s end that add to our college’s record, elevate the reputation of the University of Basrah, and make your families, professors, and nation proud.
Welcome to your new year...
Welcome to your college...
And welcome to the ambition in which we place our confidence.
We pray to God Almighty for a blessed academic year—one rich in knowledge, contribution, and achievement. May He grant you success in your academic and athletic journeys and guide your future steps toward a future worthy of your aspirations.
Best wishes to you all for a new academic year crowned with success and prosperity.
Professor Dr.
Haider Awfi Ahmed
Dean of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – University of Basrah